C25K really works

just done my first full 5k run-40 mins 11 secs; full red in the face, soaking wet, and very very pleased

You go, Paper! That's brilliant!

Not sure about going two days in a row, Brassica. You might find the second one a struggle. I've read that you should leave at least a day between runs until you've been running for about 18 months, to build up the muscle. Saying that, I was in the gym Tuesday evening, having done a run on Monday morning, but I only did about 15 minutes on the treadmill and that was HARD. I'm not sure if it was the time of day, or the fact that I'd been the day before.

Why don't you just do one run, but make it slightly longer than usual?

Just two weeks to go paper! Nice one!

Running fail so far this week for me. Monday run completed. But just haven't had the time yesterday or today. Then out all day tomorrow. Wondering if I can make up the week Saturday and Sunday....

Did my run at 6pm whilst the depressing news was on. 🙄. I was looking forward to the run (on the treadmill) but I found it hard going. I slowed and sped up where I felt I could. Well...looking on the bright side that's W7 done. Now onto W8. 😊

Baby - I have decided my goal is do a parkrun too - with my son so I have an excuse to be a bit slower!

I'm going to leave my run tonight as I'm extra tired. People are beginning to notice I'm toning up and I'm getting compliments. 😉

Been poorly so missed a week. Back on Friday for W4R2!

Oooh, hellooooo new C25k pals!!

Babytalk I found a few stretches post run in the early days helped. Don't miss the 5 min warm up/down either

Welcome dragon and chilli

I'm going to have another go at my telegraph intervals tomorrow. I only tried it in 4 & 5k on Monday. Might try it in 1 and 2k with 3k being a "rest"

Hi all, loved skimming through this thread. I started C25K on Sunday and have just been out for my 2nd run!

I'm finding my lungs are fine, I'm not totally puffed at all but my legs are dead! Really sore to get up & down from a chair, walk stairs etc. Will this get better quickly?

I've not exercised for years & really let myself get unfit.

Excited to get to 5k - my goal is to do a Park Run

It's a brilliant app. I am on w7 r3 which is the furthest I've ever made it (I think this is my fourth or fifth attempt). I have also been motivated by reading this thread and looking forward to making it to the end of the app and beyond.
IME it really is a mental challenge as much as a physical one. Getting out there is the hardest thing.

Just wanted to say that reading this thread last night prompted me to start Couch 2 5k today so thanks! I actually completed the first one without giving up so am pleased!

You press on '2' in the chain of three to begin it. Remember to 'save this run' each time.

That sounds odd Aeline. This is the nhs app I used. I downloaded the app once.

I've started today. Week 1 run 1. It was OK.
I don't really understand the NHS c25k app though. Each podcast download is a whole week so how do you go to run 2 without repeating run 1?

That's brilliant, Brassica!

Love the idea of Telegraph intervals. Unfortunately, I don't have any on my route to try that. I might try something similar, though.

Today's time...

My best ever time!! 33min 44 sec! Each km under 7mins!

I did "telegraph intervals" for the last 2k! I ran fast(er) between one set of telegraph poles then my normal speed between be next two, then faster between the next two etc. I've found other intervals on apps I've done too long. Running fast for a minute takes too much out of me and then I need to walk. Might try this for the whole 5k on Wednesday

Of course, it helps that the weather is glorious!!

I'm a treadmiller. I'm onto W7R1 and I'm going to set the fan up in front of me. I also have a DVD of moving along a beach so I can kid myself!!! 😂🏃🏼‍♀️

I've got a shock absorber bra. It takes serious yoga moves to get into!!

Paper - I'm SO glad it’s not just me! Thanks for making me feel a whole lot better! I’m pretty sure the first time I took it off involved more energy expenditure than the run I’d just done!

Thinking about it, maybe it could be made into an Olympic sport?

I did that in the sports shop changing rooms. The yoof in there were too busy having banter to see the customer struggling for half an hour to remove it. Once I'd got it off this red faced, perspiring, out of breath wreck I put it back on the rack and ran out of the shop!!

You lucky thing, Paper, on both accounts!

I really struggled the first time I tried to get out of my sports bra. I really hadn't appreciated how difficult it was going to be. I'd got to the gym at work first thing, then went to have a shower as per usual. Couldn't get it off. I don't think my female friend was in that day, DP was somewhere around, but not sure if I could track him down (and he would have been seriously unimpressed with the request anyway) which left my 64 year old, male, office-mate!!!!!! No, I didn't go there in the end, I just attempted to dislocate my shoulder! It's not so bad I have the knack, which basically involved almost touching my toes so I can get the damn thing off, but it works! Can't justify buying another, but I can dream!

I'm loving my front zipper! I was so excited at finishing my run this morning I ripped it off n threw it into the air!!!

I forgot to say...I run indoors on a treadmill. Not at the gym. 🤭

Did you get a front opening bra? I really want one but they're more expensive. The only way I can get mine off is by basically touching my toes. Am just glad I have privacy when doing so!

I'm starting to sweat just thinking about all those layers! It's funny, because at home I'm the one sitting on the sofa in fleecy pjs, onesie, dressing gown and under a blanket, whilst DP just has a t-shirt (and shorts, obviously!) on. Yet get me running and I'm soon sweating like a very sweaty thing. I fear that, if I went out in anything else I would have to leave a trail of clothing behind me which I'd then have to pick up, somehow, on the way home.

I'm not sure I'm up for running in the wind, though. The wind was noisy on Saturday, but I'm not sure it was that strong (which I know makes no sense whatsoever...). And I'm still not sure when I'm brave enough to attempt a rainy run...

So, it's new sports bra (needed thanks to low carb boot camp ), feck it's tight! Hoping it slackens off. Then long sleeve base layer, t-shirt, long sleeve top and cycling jacket. Depending on the weather and wind then...neck warmer/snood, woolly hat and mittens. Bottom half is thermal leggings and running leggings!!

I've been running outside since December and it's been really frigging cold at times! I'm scared to loose a layer in case I feel cold. But I think now the time is coming!!